Aug 5, 2023 · There is a legend behind why Swayambhunath in Kathmandu is called the 'Monkey Temple'. ... It's all to do with a group of monkeys that have lived in the northwest ...

Nov 11, 2023 · Swayambhunath Stupa known as monkey temple. Has many stairs to climb, make sure you bring lots of water. Be careful with the monkeys, some of them could be ...

Nov 21, 2023 · The reason why the temple is known as the monkey temple is pretty obvious as soon as you arrive – the monkeys are everywhere. They're surprisingly well behaved ...

Mar 12, 2024 · They believe that they are the descendants of the Hindu monkey god, Hanuman. As a result, the temple staff care and feed the monkeys.

Apr 10, 2024 · Ride on the Chandragiri Cable Car and visit the monkey temple of Swayambhunath, an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, on a guided ...

Dec 5, 2023 · One of the must see temples when visiting Kathmandu is the biggest Buddhist stupa called Swayambhunath monkey temple. It's located a little bit on the ...

Feb 17, 2024 · 2) Midmorning to noon: Spend a couple of hours exploring the monkey temple (Swayambhunath) temple complex and enjoying the panoramic view of Kathmandu. Get a ...

Aug 13, 2023 · Dubbed the 'Monkey Temple', this holy shrine is located on the Swayambhunath Stupa above the Kathmandu Valley and is one of the most ancient and enigmatic of ...

Mar 31, 2024 · 2600 years old Buddhist Stupa, looking over the entire Kathmandu valley. It is often referred to as the Monkey Temple due to the hundreds of monkeys- the local ...

Mar 12, 2024 · The main attraction is a large white stupa surrounded by many small shrines and temples. Monkey on Swayambhu stupa. The temple underwent a major renovation in ...